• Anyone may register to vote who is:

A US citizen.

18 years old (you may pre-register if you are 17).

A resident of Wakulla County, Florida and does not claim the right to vote in another county or state.

Is not now adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state.

Not been convicted of a felony without his or her civil rights having been restored according to law.

• How do I register to vote?

You may apply for voter registration by completing a Florida Voter Registration Application form at any of Florida's mandated sites, any Supervisor of Elections office, by mail, by the Internet, or at any one of our outreach locations. For outreach locations where you can pick up an application, please call 926-7575. Below is a list of mandated sites.

• Public Libraries and Centers for Independent Living
• Florida Department of Motor Vehicle offices
• Florida Department of Families and Children offices and WIC offices
• Offices serving persons with disabilities, such as the Division of Blind Services
• Armed Forces Recruitment offices
• City Hall in Sopchoppy, Florida
• City Hall in St. Marks, Florida

• Can I register to vote on the internet?

Yes, click here to follow the link for the instructions.

• How much does it cost to register?

Nothing. Registering to vote is a privilege afforded to you as a United States citizen by the Constitution of the United States.

• Do I have to be a resident of the state to register?

Yes. For voter registration purposes you qualify to register by living in the county with a residence address. Post Office Box addresses do not qualify (for registering, they may be used as a mailing address). We must know where you live so you are assigned to the proper precinct for election day.

• When must I register to vote before an election?

Florida Statutes require you to be registered 29 days prior to all elections.

• What do I need to bring with me to register to vote?

If you are registered in another county or state you will need to bring your voter I.D. card so we may cancel your previous registration. We would also like for you to bring a current drivers license.

• What do I do if I was registered in Wakulla County, but my residence address, mailing address or name has changed?

You must notify our office of any changes to your registration. This may be done by calling our office and requesting a voter registration application, writing or faxing our office, or by coming to the elections office. If writing us, please make sure your name, address and date of birth are printed clearly on your request and that it is signed. If on election day you realize you have not notified us of your change of address, you can call the office at 926-7575 to find out where you should vote. You may change your address at the new polling place but expect to spend extra time at the polls.

• Do I have to register prior to each election?

Once you are registered in Wakulla County and vote once every 4 years, you will remain registered.

•If I move from another county in Florida, do I have to register again?

No. Voter registration is transferable. You will need to fill out another registration application with your new residence address.

• How do I become a Wakulla County Resident?

While this question sounds complicated, it's really very simple. If you live in Wakulla County and intend for this to be your legal residence, you are a Wakulla County resident.

• I live in two different states. Is it okay for me to register here?

Yes, but you can't be registered in two places at one time. You must decide which state in which you want to register.

• My children are going off to college. Where should they be registered to vote?

Students can maintain their voter registration at their Wakulla County residence address or they may register to vote in the jurisdiction where they attend school. Those who choose to maintain a Wakulla County registration will want to remember to contact our office for an absentee ballot before each election.

• Florida is a closed primary state. What does that mean to me?

You must indicate party preference or no party when registering to vote. You may only vote for candidates of your party affiliation in primary elections unless a race will be decided in the first primary (only one party running). If this is so, all parties may vote in this race. This is called a Universal Primary Contest. You may vote for any candidate regardless of your party affiliation in the general election. You may vote for nonpartisan candidates and issues in any election, regardless of party affiliation.

• What are the major political parties in the State of Florida?

Democrats
Republicans

• What are the recognized minor political parties in the State of Florida?

There are several minor parties listed with the Division of Elections.
Listing of Parties

• What does nonpartisan mean?

Nonpartisan means that you or a candidate are not affiliated with any political party. This is different from Independent which is actually a minor party in Florida.

• How can I change my party affiliation?

Your party can be changed by simply sending us a written notice requesting your party change (including signature), or by completing another application. Please note: if you are changing your party right before an election, it must be done 29 days prior to the first primary (or by book closing). Party changes received after book closing for the first primary cannot be changed until after the general primary.

• I've been convicted of a felony, but served my time. Can I register to vote?

Yes, if your civil rights have been restored.

• How do I find out if my civil rights have been restored?

You must contact the Office of Executive Clemency, 1309 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. B., Room 323, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450, Phone: (850) 488-2952.

•I've been convicted of speeding and DUI. Are these felonies?

You will need to call the Clerk of the Court's office of the county where you were convicted.

• Can I register to vote if I have a Green Card?

No, you must be a citizen of the United States to register to vote.

• Where do I go to vote?

Where you vote depends on where you live. Each precinct has its own polling place. Your voter registration card has your precinct number on it. It also gives the name and location of your polling place. If you are not sure where you are supposed to vote, check your local newspaper just before the election or call the Supervisor of Elections office at (850)926-7575.

• How do I get another ID card?

You may write or call the elections office requesting a duplicate registration card or complete another registration application.

• What do I need to bring with me when I go to the polls to vote?

Before voting, every voter must present a Florida Driver's License, Florida Identification Card, or another form of picture identification approved by the Florida Department of State. If you do not present picture identification, you will be required to complete an affirmation. This will delay voting. Please bring your picture identification to the polls.